Fleck Well Rust + Hardness System

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This week, your key task is to gather clear, relevant facts about your home's well rust and hardness before exploring treatment options.

What to Write Down Before Asking for Treatment Advice

Water Test Results Specific to Your Well

Only a test of your own well water can identify the levels of rust or hardness you have. Area samples show rust detected broadly but in varying amounts.

Water Source Depth

Note the depth of your well, as the nearby samples ranged from 14 to 68 feet deep, and depth can influence water composition.

Household Water Usage Patterns

Record your daily water use, as treatment needs relate to volume processed over time.

The Role of Plumbing Material and Age Separately from Source Water

Older Pipes May Show Corrosion Effects

Rust-colored stains or deposits might come from corroding iron in pipes, not just the water source.

Newer Plumbing Usually Limits Internal Rust

Modern plumbing materials generally resist rust, so visible issues may indicate source water content.

Maintenance Rhythm of the Fleck Well Rust + Hardness System in Plain Terms

System Capacity and Media Replacement

The system processes up to 32,000 grains before requiring media renewal, translating to periodic maintenance based on water use.

Monitor Water Quality and System Performance

Regularly observe water clarity and softness to gauge when treatment media needs attention.

How the Treated Water Differs at the Tap Once the Fleck System Is in Place

Clearer, Less Rust-tinged Water

The system reduces rust particles, improving water clarity and minimizing fixture staining.

Softer Water Feels Different

Hardness minerals causing scale buildup are reduced, which can improve soap effectiveness and extend appliance life.

Household or Facility Symptoms That Do and Do Not Point to Well Rust and Hardness

Symptoms That May Indicate Well Rust and Hardness

• Reddish or brown staining on sinks, tubs, or fixtures
• Soap scum that is persistent despite cleaning
• Scale buildup inside appliances like water heaters

Symptoms Not Typically Related

• Cloudy water that clears quickly (may be air or sediment)
• Odd taste or smell unrelated to metallic or mineral content
• Water discoloration only during pipe repairs or turnover

What a Certified Laboratory Test for Iron Reports and How to Read It

Concentration Reported in Micrograms per Liter (ug/L)

Report values describe detected iron amounts; Mobile County wells ranged from 3.3 to 59.8 ug/L, with a median of 8.9 ug/L in 2011 samples.

Detections Are Not Safety Violations

All tested wells were below federal thresholds for iron, indicating no regulatory violation from these samples.

Test Your Own Well to Know Your Specific Levels

Local area data is a guide only; your well may differ significantly—personal testing is the only way to confirm.

Once you have noted these facts and understand your water’s characteristics, the Fleck Well Rust + Hardness System ships ready to configure and offers capacity up to 32,000 grains to address rust and hardness effectively based on your household’s water demand.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2011-08-11. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.

On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Iron in the 122MOCN aquifer (Mobile County): 26 results from 26 wells, median 8.9 ug/L, range 3.3-59.8 ug/L; none above any federal threshold